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Montana State University Extension offers certification program to boost remote work in rural areas

Montana State University Extension will soon offer a program to help rural Montana residents gain skills needed to work from home as a remote employee, freelancer or entrepreneur. 

John Oliver takes a deep dive into how personal bankruptcy works and why law reforms are essential

Now, with the long-term financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic weighing heavily on many Americans, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver noted, “Many worry that once the current pandemic assistance stops, more and more people will need the type of help that bankruptcy offers.”

The Patagonia Effect – What makes the company different?

What brands come to mind when you think about sustainability, climate activism, and positive environmental impact? While you probably thought of your favorite niche company, most of you also considered Patagonia.

Surviving an Unlivable Wage – Full Documentary

“The restaurant industry has driven a significant amount of economic growth since the Great Recession, but many restaurant employees continue to end up hungry due to a two-tiered wage system that allows tipped workers to be paid as little as $2.13 an hour.”

US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration

The man-made lakes that store water supplying millions of people in the U.S. West and Mexico are projected to shrink to historic lows in the coming months, dropping to levels that could trigger the federal government’s first-ever official shortage declaration and prompt cuts in Arizona and Nevada.

To encourage innovation, Congress should pass two bills protecting important R&D tax provision

If allowed to go into effect, this tax hike will reduce new investments that help create jobs, raise wages, and make America globally competitive and innovative.

This immersive technology turns hospitals into less stressful places

Spatial’s soundscapes help transport patients, families, doctors, and nurses to a beach, the mountains, or a peace pagoda—no travel required.

When broadband monopolies pushed out scrappy local ISPs, we all suffered

You’d never give up your cable modem for a dial-up connection. But as the internet grew in the 1990s, it benefited from competition among small players.

The dispiriting housing boom

Real estate, in particular, tends to rise in value much more easily than it falls. Besides, says National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun, this “is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.”

Apple’s $200 million fund aims to fight climate change and boost business

Apple has announced a $200 million investment fund designed to remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere and support sustainable forestry — and to generate financial returns for the company.

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